African Ghost Crab
Ocypode africana
- Group: Crab
- Max size: 3.4 cm
- For divers: safe
A pale, fast moving crab of sandy beaches, the African ghost crab scuttles along the strip from the low tide mark up past the high water line. It digs burrows above the surf and forages on the open sand, blending into it almost perfectly.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Ocypodidae › Ocypode
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 241191.
FAQ
- Is the African Ghost Crab dangerous to divers?
- The African Ghost Crab is harmless to divers.
- How big does the African Ghost Crab get?
- The African Ghost Crab grows to about 3.4 cm.